Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved five significant proposals on Wednesday, including the creation of a Rs 200 crore corpus fund for Odia Asmita Bhavan, the establishment of the Odia Translation Akademi, and a hike in minimum wages for various categories of workers. During a press briefing, Chief Minister…
Bolangir: What began as a grassroots football tournament in the heart of western Odisha turned into a historic celebration of inclusion and aspiration, as tribal children—many playing their first-ever competitive match—lit up the field during the AJSA India Champions League 2025. Organised by AJSA India in partnership with the FIFA Foundation, the three-day event at…
New Delhi: In a bid to foster scientific curiosity and environmental consciousness among school students, the Jigyasa Division of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NISCPR) organized a Student-Science Connect program titled “Impact of Climate Change: Food and Water Sustainability” at the Vivekananda Hall, CSIR-NISCPR campus,…
New Delhi: Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary, inaugurated the National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE) in India today. With an ambitious vision to halve snakebite deaths by 2030, NAPSE introduces a comprehensive framework for states to develop their own action plans for the management, prevention, and control of snakebites, adopting…
New Delhi: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) is set to establish a subsidiary dedicated to retail projects, including Rooftop Solar, PM-KUSUM, Electric Vehicles, and other Business-to-Consumer (B2C) segments. The announcement was made by Shri Pradip Kumar Das, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IREDA, during a panel discussion on “Green Financing: Architecture…
Bhopal: In a significant move towards promoting holistic development at the grassroots level, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, is set to inaugurate a two-day National Workshop on Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plan (GPSDP) on 22nd February 2024 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has declared a substantial hike of Rs 500 in the monthly pension granted under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY). This decision elevates the minimum pension amount to Rs 1,000 for the beneficiaries. The increased pension will take effect from February, bringing relief to recipients who were previously receiving amounts…
Hyderabad: In a resounding acknowledgment of his exceptional performance in the 50-over format, Indian cricket maestro Virat Kohli has been crowned the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023.
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) in New Delhi today. This landmark initiative aims to transition from conventional fuel-based harbor tugs to greener, more sustainable alternatives, marking a significant step in India’s commitment to environmental…
New Delhi: Late this evening, Delhi and the National Capital Region experienced strong tremors following a seismic event in southern China’s Xinjiang, registering a magnitude of 7.2. Fortunately, there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The last instance of mild tremors in Delhi and NCR occurred on January 11 when a 6.1…
